More Than a Road

Parkway Communities

About the Parkway

Did You Know?

The Blue Ridge Parkway was designed to connect the Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks.

The Blue Ridge Parkway was designed to connect the Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks.

Why is the Parkway more than a road?

Recreational opportunities, habitat for diverse species of flora and fauna, access to America’s cultural heritage, an icon of American progress and ingenuity, and a gateway to charming communities.

Learn About TheParkway's Past

Explore the dramatic history of America's most heavily visited unit of the National Park Service.

Explore the dramatic history of America's most heavily visited unit of the National Park Service. Learn more

Help Protect TheParkway's Future

Will the Blue Ridge Parkway offer visitors and residents the same experiences and memorable opportunities 75 years from now?

Will the Blue Ridge Parkway offer visitors and residents the same experiences and memorable opportunities 75 years from now? Learn more

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Fries, VA

The history and soul that define Fries transcend the original homes and buildings from bygone eras that still exist today as the town remains a strong player in a regional network for leisure and competitive recreation and traditional music, arts, and crafts.

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